The former member, Rhesa Clay, said the fees for Nyx totaled $650. At the time, she said the krewe had more than 2,200 members. Swanson pulled tax records for Nyx, which showed it had a $106,164 deficit.

Lea started Nyx after Mardi Gras 2011. The Carnival krewe has grown to be the largest all-female parading krewe in Carnival history, according to the group's website.

"Any member may view the krewe's financials at any time upon giving the krewe's treasurer reasonable notice, which Rhesa Clay failed to do prior to her making these outrageous allegations," Nyx attorney Chip Morrison said in April. "In 2014, there was a deficit; however, for the 2015 fiscal year the krewe is not operating in the red and is a financially sound organization."

Lea has not issued a statement about her suspension. This is a developing story. Stay with WDSU.com for updates.